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Holbrock Family History

Holbrock Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holbrook, Holbeck, Holbrooks, Halbrook, Brock, Holyoak, Kolbeck

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Where is the Holbrock family from?

You can see how Holbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holbrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Holbrock families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Holbrock's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Holbrock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holbrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holbrock. 37% of Holbrock men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Holbrock women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holbrock were Carpenter and Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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What Holbrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbrock census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 750 immigration records available for the last name Holbrock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Holbrock. For the veterans among your Holbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbrock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Holbrock in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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